Rachel Blow

25 Rachel Blow
Rachel Blow
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Boca Raton, Fla.
  • Position:
    D/MF
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Previous School:
    North Broward Preparatory School
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Bio

2019 (Senior): Blow put a lid on her Tech career with a senior season in which she did not leave the pitch in 2019, joining Kaitie Shipley as the only two non-goalkeepers to play all 1,817 minutes on the season…ended her TTU tenure fifth all-time in program history for career minutes played…took all 37 of the team’s corner kicks…scored one goal and finished tied for second on the team with three assists for a five-point showing…finished tied for 10th on the program’s all-time career assist list with 10…took 12 shots, eight of which were on-goal for a .667 shot on-goal percentage…named OVC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 15 after three total points and playing a pivotal role in back-to-back shutouts against Murray State and Jacksonville State…took her first shot of the season, which was on-goal, and played all 97 minutes in the club’s first win of the season, a 2-1 victory at North Alabama on Sept. 6…collected four corners and appeared in all 90 minutes in a 2-1 nod over Appalachian State in the team’s home opener on Sept. 8…attempted a season-high eight corners against Evansville on Sept. 13…recorded her first assist of the season and took four corners, while playing 110 minutes in a 1-1 draw vs. Morehead State in the OVC opener on Sept. 20…scored her second career goal and added two assist for a three-point showing in a 3-0 victory over Murray State on Oct. 11 in what was only the Racers’ fourth OVC loss in the last four years…notched an assist and attempted five corners, appearing in all 90 minutes in her final home game of her career against UT Martin on Oct. 25…played in all 90 minutes in the first round of the OVC Tournament vs. Eastern Illinois in Edwardsville, Ill. on Nov. 1.

2018 (Junior): Blow started in all 17 matches and was one of two Golden Eagles (Kaitie Shipley) to play all 1,573 minutes on the season, serving as one of the anchors of Tech’s back line…finished second in the OVC with six assists, most in a season since 2016 and second-most in a season since 2007…Blow’s six assists rank eighth all-time on the single-season program list…took nine shots, seven of which were on-goal for a .778 shot on-goal percentage…took 55 of the team’s 58 corners on the year…scored one goal…had an assist and took five corners in Tech’s home-opening 2-1 win over ETSU on Aug. 24…notched two shots and played all 90 minutes against North Alabama on Aug. 26…collected an assist and played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over Jacksonville State on Sept. 14…tallied an assist and played all 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over Belmont on Oct. 2…scored a goal, took four corners and played all 110 minutes in a 1-1 draw at Eastern Kentucky on Oct. 14…assisted on both goals, took two shots and had a season-high seven corners, while playing all 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over SIUE on Oct. 19…capped off a string of three straight matches with a point thanks to an assist in the regular-season finale against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 21.

2017 (Sophomore): Blow appeared in 17 matches, starting in the final 12 for a Golden Eagle defense that set school records with eight goals allowed and a .45 goals against average…played in 1,322 minutes on the season…took three shots, one of which was on-goal for a .333 shot on-goal percentage…took six corners on the year, the only player outside of Karigan Owens to take a corner for the Golden Eagles on the season…played in every possible minute, all 989, in the last 11 matches…played in all 110 minutes in a scoreless draw against first-place Murray State on Sept. 21…appeared in a combined 180 minutes in back-to-back wins over Belmont and Austin Peay from Sept. 21-Oct. 1…took a shot on-goal and played in all 110 minutes in a scoreless draw at EIU on Oct. 8…notched a shot and played in all 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory against Morehead State on Oct. 13…collected a shot and played in all 90 minutes in a 2-0 nod over Eastern Kentucky on Oct. 15…appeared in all 108 minutes in the OVC Tournament semifinals against Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 3.  

2016 (Freshman): Blow played in the final 19 matches of the season, starting in the last 16 of them for Tech…accumulated 1,615 minutes on the pitch…collected an assist…took four shots, two of which were on-goal for a .500 shot on-goal percentage…played in 84 minutes in her first career start, a 3-0 win at Middle Tennessee on Sept. 9…played in all 110 minutes in a 1-1 draw against ETSU on Sept. 11…appeared in all 90 minutes in back-to-back victories against Jacksonville State (Sept. 23) and Belmont (Sept. 25)…played in all 110 minutes in a 1-1 tie at Morehead State on Oct. 2…assisted on the game-winning goal, the first assist of her career, and played in all 90 minutes in a 1-0 win against SEMO on Oct. 14…played in all 90 minutes in 2-1 victory at UT Martin on Oct. 16…recorded a shot on-goal and appeared in all 90 minutes in 1-0 win over SIUE on Oct. 21…played in all 90 minutes in Tech’s first playoff victory since 2009 in a 3-0 win against Belmont in the first round of the OVC Tournament on Oct. 30…appeared in all 110 minutes in OVC Tournament semifinals against Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 4.

High School: Blow lettered for four years in soccer at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Fla…suited up as a midfielder and defender…combined for 73 goals and 68 assists throughout her career…named to the first-team All-County Miami Herald team and the second-team All-County Sentinel throughout her high school tenure…helped lead squad to the 2014-15 district championship and regional semifinalist…helped propel team to the 2013-14 district championship...member of the National Honor Society.  

Club/ODP Experience: Blow played for Boca United FC in Boca Raton, Fla.

Personal: Daughter of Gregory and Kimberly Blow… born November 21, 1997... full name is Rachel Elizabeth Blow.

Academic: Intends to major in Nursing.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 19 10
Games started 19 10
Goals 1 1
Assists 3 3
Points 5 5
Shots 12 8
Shot Pct .083 .125
Penalty kicks 0-0 0-0
Game-winning goals 1 1
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 11 Murray State W, 3-0
Oct 13 at Jacksonville State W, 1-0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois T, 1-1
Oct 25 UT Martin L, 2-1
Oct 27 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2
Nov 1 vs. Eastern Illinois L, 2-0
Game Log - Scoring
Game Log - Misc.
Date Opponent Score gp gs g a pts
Aug 11 Southern Illinois L, 2-1 - - - - -
Aug 18 Chattanooga L, 1-0 - - - - -
Aug 23 vs. South Alabama T, 2-2 1 1 0 0 0
Aug 25 at Troy T, 0-0 1 1 0 0 0
Aug 30 at Arizona State L, 7-1 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 1 vs. Arizona L, 3-0 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 6 at North Alabama W, 2-1 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 8 App State W, 2-1 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 13 Evansville L, 2-0 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 15 Lipscomb L, 2-0 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 20 Morehead State T, 1-1 1 1 0 1 1
Sep 22 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-1 1 1 0 0 0
Sep 26 at SIUE T, 2-2 1 1 0 0 0
Oct 4 at Belmont L, 1-0 1 1 0 0 0
Oct 6 Austin Peay W, 2-1 1 1 0 0 0
Oct 11 Murray State W, 3-0 1 1 1 1 3
Oct 13 at Jacksonville State W, 1-0 1 1 0 0 0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois T, 1-1 1 1 0 0 0
Oct 25 UT Martin L, 2-1 1 1 0 1 1
Oct 27 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 1 1 0 0 0
Nov 1 vs. Eastern Illinois L, 2-0 1 1 0 0 0
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Misc.
Date Opponent Score gp sh sh% sog sog%
Aug 11 Southern Illinois L, 2-1 - - - - -
Aug 18 Chattanooga L, 1-0 - - - - -
Aug 23 vs. South Alabama T, 2-2 1 0 - 0 -
Aug 25 at Troy T, 0-0 1 1 .000 0 .000
Aug 30 at Arizona State L, 7-1 1 0 - 0 -
Sep 1 vs. Arizona L, 3-0 1 0 - 0 -
Sep 6 at North Alabama W, 2-1 1 1 .000 1 1.000
Sep 8 App State W, 2-1 1 0 - 0 -
Sep 13 Evansville L, 2-0 1 0 - 0 -
Sep 15 Lipscomb L, 2-0 1 2 .000 2 1.000
Sep 20 Morehead State T, 1-1 1 2 .000 1 .500
Sep 22 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-1 1 1 .000 0 .000
Sep 26 at SIUE T, 2-2 1 0 - 0 -
Oct 4 at Belmont L, 1-0 1 1 .000 0 .000
Oct 6 Austin Peay W, 2-1 1 0 - 0 -
Oct 11 Murray State W, 3-0 1 2 .500 2 1.000
Oct 13 at Jacksonville State W, 1-0 1 1 .000 1 1.000
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois T, 1-1 1 0 - 0 -
Oct 25 UT Martin L, 2-1 1 1 .000 1 1.000
Oct 27 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 1 0 - 0 -
Nov 1 vs. Eastern Illinois L, 2-0 1 0 - 0 -
Game Log - Misc.
Game Log - Misc.
Date Opponent Score gp yc rc pk gw
Aug 11 Southern Illinois L, 2-1 - - - - -
Aug 18 Chattanooga L, 1-0 - - - - -
Aug 23 vs. South Alabama T, 2-2 1 0 0 0-0 0
Aug 25 at Troy T, 0-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Aug 30 at Arizona State L, 7-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 1 vs. Arizona L, 3-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 6 at North Alabama W, 2-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 8 App State W, 2-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 13 Evansville L, 2-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 15 Lipscomb L, 2-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 20 Morehead State T, 1-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 22 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Sep 26 at SIUE T, 2-2 1 0 0 0-0 0
Oct 4 at Belmont L, 1-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Oct 6 Austin Peay W, 2-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Oct 11 Murray State W, 3-0 1 0 0 0-0 1
Oct 13 at Jacksonville State W, 1-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois T, 1-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Oct 25 UT Martin L, 2-1 1 0 0 0-0 0
Oct 27 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 1 1 0 0-0 0
Nov 1 vs. Eastern Illinois L, 2-0 1 0 0 0-0 0
Career Stats - Season Scoring
Statistic gp gs g a pts
2016-17 19 16 0 1 1
2017-18 17 12 0 0 0
2018-19 17 17 1 6 8
2019-20 19 19 1 3 5
Total 72 64 2 10 14
Career Stats - Game Shooting
Statistic gp sh/g sh%/g sog/g sog%/g
2016-17 19 .21 .000 .11 .500
2017-18 17 .18 .000 .06 .333
2018-19 17 .53 .111 .41 .778
2019-20 19 .63 .083 .42 .667
Total 72 .39 .071 .25 .643
Career Stats - Season Shooting
Statistic gp sh sh% sog sog%
2016-17 19 4 .000 2 .500
2017-18 17 3 .000 1 .333
2018-19 17 9 .111 7 .778
2019-20 19 12 .083 8 .667
Total 72 28 .071 18 .643
Career Stats - Season Misc.
Statistic gp yc rc pk gw
2016-17 19 0 0 0-0 0
2017-18 17 2 0 0-0 0
2018-19 17 1 0 0-0 0
2019-20 19 1 0 0-0 1
Total 72 4 0 0-0 1
Career Stats - Game Scoring
Statistic gp gs g/g a/g pts/g
2016-17 19 16 .00 .05 .05
2017-18 17 12 .00 .00 .00
2018-19 17 17 .06 .35 .47
2019-20 19 19 .05 .16 .26
Total 72 64 .03 .14 .19
Split Stats - Season Scoring
Statistic gp gs g a pts
Event
Total 19 19 1 3 5
Conference 10 10 1 3 5
Exhibition - - - - 0
Location
Home 8 8 1 3 5
Away 8 8 0 0 0
Neutral 3 3 0 0 0
Result
Wins 6 6 1 1 3
Losses 8 8 0 1 1
Month
August 3 3 0 0 0
September 8 8 0 1 1
October 7 7 1 2 4
November 1 1 0 0 0
Split Stats - Game Shooting
Statistic gp sh/g sh%/g sog/g sog%/g
Event
Total 19 .63 .083 .42 .667
Conference 10 .80 .125 .50 .625
Exhibition - - - - -
Location
Home 8 1.00 .125 .75 .750
Away 8 .50 .000 .25 .500
Neutral 3 .00 - .00 -
Result
Wins 6 .83 .200 .67 .800
Losses 8 .50 .000 .38 .750
Month
August 3 .33 .000 .00 .000
September 8 .75 .000 .50 .667
October 7 .71 .200 .57 .800
November 1 .00 - .00 -
Split Stats - Season Shooting
Statistic gp sh sh% sog sog%
Event
Total 19 12 .083 8 .667
Conference 10 8 .125 5 .625
Exhibition - - - - -
Location
Home 8 8 .125 6 .750
Away 8 4 .000 2 .500
Neutral 3 0 - 0 -
Result
Wins 6 5 .200 4 .800
Losses 8 4 .000 3 .750
Month
August 3 1 .000 0 .000
September 8 6 .000 4 .667
October 7 5 .200 4 .800
November 1 0 - 0 -
Split Stats - Season Misc.
Statistic gp yc rc pk gw
Event
Total 19 1 0 0-0 1
Conference 10 1 0 0-0 1
Exhibition - 0 0 0-0 -
Location
Home 8 0 0 0-0 1
Away 8 1 0 0-0 0
Neutral 3 0 0 0-0 0
Result
Wins 6 0 0 0-0 1
Losses 8 1 0 0-0 0
Month
August 3 0 0 0-0 0
September 8 0 0 0-0 0
October 7 1 0 0-0 1
November 1 0 0 0-0 0
Split Stats - Game Scoring
Statistic gp gs g/g a/g pts/g
Event
Total 19 19 .05 .16 .26
Conference 10 10 .10 .30 .50
Exhibition - - - - -
Location
Home 8 8 .13 .38 .63
Away 8 8 .00 .00 .00
Neutral 3 3 .00 .00 .00
Result
Wins 6 6 .17 .17 .50
Losses 8 8 .00 .13 .13
Month
August 3 3 .00 .00 .00
September 8 8 .00 .13 .13
October 7 7 .14 .29 .57
November 1 1 .00 .00 .00
News mentions
Tech’s season concludes with 2-0 loss to EIU in first round of the OVC Tournament
Tech’s season concludes with 2-0 loss to EIU in first round of the OVC Tournament

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech soccer team’s 2019 campaign came to a close Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles were upended in the first round of the OVC Tournament with a 2-0 loss to Eastern Illinois.

Tech tripped up in final home match of the regular season
Tech tripped up in final home match of the regular season

The Tennessee Tech soccer team could not overcome an early deficit, as the Golden Eagles were unable to pull even in a 2-1 loss to UT Martin amid heavy rainfall Friday afternoon at Tech Soccer Field.

Golden Eagles square off with EIU on Friday for only match of the week
Golden Eagles square off with EIU on Friday for only match of the week

The Tennessee Tech soccer team prepares for a swift stretch on the road, as the Golden Eagles travel to Eastern Illinois for a Friday showdown with the Panthers in the club’s only clash of the weekend.

Tech soccer makes program history with three OVC Player of the Week awards
Tech soccer makes program history with three OVC Player of the Week awards

The Tennessee Tech soccer team made it a clean sweep en route to a piece of program history Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles claimed all three Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week awards following a big weekend that featured a pair of conference wins for the purple and gold.

Golden Eagles blank JSU for third straight win
Golden Eagles blank JSU for third straight win

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech soccer team continued its roll of late, as the Golden Eagles used a first-half score and a lights out defensive effort to notch a 1-0 win at Jacksonville State Sunday afternoon for the club’s third consecutive victory.

Tech hands Murray State its first OVC loss of the year with 3-0 nod at home
Tech hands Murray State its first OVC loss of the year with 3-0 nod at home

Behind three goals, a career-high nine saves by Isabelle Austin and an overall stout defensive effort by the purple and gold, the Tennessee Tech soccer team accomplished a feat seen just four times over the last four years combined.

Seniors step up in Tech’s thrilling 2-1 win over Austin Peay on Senior Day
Seniors step up in Tech’s thrilling 2-1 win over Austin Peay on Senior Day

It seemed only fitting. The appropriate script for a pair of four-year Golden Eagles, playing on their Senior Day, in front of the hometown crowd for one of the last times in their lengthy and lofty careers.

Sunday soccer match moved to 1 p.m. start due to anticipated inclement weather
Sunday soccer match moved to 1 p.m. start due to anticipated inclement weather

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Due to anticipated inclement weather, including potential thunderstorms, in the Cookeville area, Sunday's soccer match between Tennessee Tech and Austin Peay has been moved up to a 1:00 p.m. CT start at Tech Soccer Field.

Tech tripped up by Belmont in defensive clash in Nashville
Tech tripped up by Belmont in defensive clash in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A defensive battle broke loose in the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s bout with Belmont, but the Golden Eagles were unable to scratch a goal across in a 1-0 loss to the Bruins.

Golden Eagles go to Nashville for Friday meeting at Belmont; greet Austin Peay Sunday in Cookeville
Golden Eagles go to Nashville for Friday meeting at Belmont; greet Austin Peay Sunday in Cookeville

In-state flavor is the theme for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, as the Golden Eagles hook up with a pair of schools from the Volunteer State in the third weekend of OVC action.

Tech soccer registers 2-2 draw at SIUE in squad’s first OVC road match of year
Tech soccer registers 2-2 draw at SIUE in squad’s first OVC road match of year

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech soccer team remained unblemished in OVC play, as the Golden Eagles played SIUE to a 2-2 draw in the club’s first conference clash away from Cookeville.

Bereda scores twice to help lead Tech soccer to first OVC win of the year
Bereda scores twice to help lead Tech soccer to first OVC win of the year

A pair of second-half Cassidy Bereda goals helped pave the way for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, as the Golden Eagles sealed the deal on the first weekend of OVC play with a 3-1 win Sunday against Eastern Kentucky at Tech Soccer Field.

Golden Eagles battle to 1-1 draw in OVC-opener against Morehead State
Golden Eagles battle to 1-1 draw in OVC-opener against Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tooth-and-nail, slobber knocker to kick off the Ohio Valley Conference season for the Tennessee Tech soccer team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles battled to a 1-1 draw against Morehead State at Tech soccer field.

Golden Eagles upended by Lipscomb in final non-conference clash of 2019
Golden Eagles upended by Lipscomb in final non-conference clash of 2019

The Tennessee Tech soccer team had its chances behind 16 shot attempts, but were unable to dent the scoreboard with a 2-0 loss to Lipscomb in the club’s final non-conference match of the season.

Season-high 24 shots not enough in Tech’s 2-0 loss to Evansville
Season-high 24 shots not enough in Tech’s 2-0 loss to Evansville

A series of chances went by the books for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, as the Golden Eagles were unable to capitalize on a season-high 24 shots in a 2-0 loss to Evansville Friday evening at Tech Soccer Field.

Golden Eagles continue five-match homestand with contests against Evansville and Lipscomb
Golden Eagles continue five-match homestand with contests against Evansville and Lipscomb

The Tennessee Tech soccer team closes out non-conference play over the weekend, as the Golden Eagles continue a program-long, five-match homestand with contests on Friday and Sunday.

Late heroics push Golden Eagles to dramatic 2-1 overtime win at North Alabama
Late heroics push Golden Eagles to dramatic 2-1 overtime win at North Alabama

FLORENCE, Ala. – Dramatics took center stage for the Tennessee Tech soccer team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles rallied late to secure a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory at North Alabama for the club’s first win of 2019.

Golden Eagles close out five-match road trip; make 2019 home debut over the weekend
Golden Eagles close out five-match road trip; make 2019 home debut over the weekend

An intriguing weekend is on the books for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, as the Golden Eagles will wrap up a season opening, five-match road swing and make their 2019 home debut at Tech Soccer Field.

Tech soccer concludes stay out West with 3-0 loss to Arizona
Tech soccer concludes stay out West with 3-0 loss to Arizona

TEMPE, Ariz. – Two late Arizona goals changed the tide for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, as the Wildcats scored twice in the final 17 minutes to push past the Golden Eagles 3-0 in TTU’s final contest in the Sun Devil Desert Classic in Tempe.

Tech takes flight with two matches in Arizona over the weekend
Tech takes flight with two matches in Arizona over the weekend

A unique opportunity is staring at the Tennessee Tech soccer team over the weekend, one that will see the program head to a place it has never been before.

Golden Eagles register first shutout of the year with scoreless draw at Troy
Golden Eagles register first shutout of the year with scoreless draw at Troy

TROY, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech soccer team put a second check mark in the tie column, as the Golden Eagles played Troy to a scoreless draw in the final match of the Trojan Classic Sunday afternoon.

Golden Eagles open 2019 season with two matches in Trojan Classic in Troy, Ala.
Golden Eagles open 2019 season with two matches in Trojan Classic in Troy, Ala.

The countdown is nearly over. The Tennessee Tech soccer team will officially be off and running in the 2019 campaign.